I’m just back from a few days in Barcelona and the Costa Brava. I packed very lightly for trips. That’s partly because lugging heavy bags is such a pain. And partly because a lighter suitcase requires less energy to transport (1). Flying is a real dilemma for me: I don’t have a car, I’m happyContinue reading “Thrifted holiday wardrobe (and a thrifter’s guide to Great Malvern, Worcs.)“
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Secondhand style hits and bombs
We’re midway through Secondhand September and I thought it would be fun to share some of my preloved fashion hits and bombs. In 2020 I decided to do a year-long experiment of buying only secondhand clothes. I really wasn’t sure I could make it through the year. What would the weekend be without a tripContinue reading “Secondhand style hits and bombs“
Three myths about secondhand style you can ignore
It’s Secondhand September again. For 30 days, Oxfam invites us to pledge to buy only pre-owned fashion and accessories. Why September? It’s a huge month for fashion. As the season changes to autumn, the chill in the air prompts us to contemplate a new winter coat, investing in a pair of boots or revisiting ourContinue reading “Three myths about secondhand style you can ignore“
Secondhand September Style
This Secondhand September I’m honoured to have some guest stars on the blog to showcase their preloved style Today, one of my favourite people, Hannah. What do you love about secondhand style? I resent paying full price for clothes, especially workwear. Buying #secondhand is a way for me to get clothes for less. Recently I’veContinue reading “Secondhand September Style”
A thrifter’s guide to Cambridge
It’s Secondhand September – the month in which we can reduce our environmental footprint, save money and look stylish all the same time by shopping for preowned fashion. Traditionally September is a huge month for the fashion industry. There’s nothing wrong with buying a staple coat or replenishing your knitwear collection when autumn arrives, butContinue reading “A thrifter’s guide to Cambridge“
My best thrifted fashion find – so far!
One sunny day in June, I decided to spend an afternoon in local village- Barnt Green, in Worcestershire. I was there to sample the local coffee shops and laze about in the sun (my usual) but on seeing a branch of the Acorns charity shop, I went in. I didn’t expect to find anything inContinue reading “My best thrifted fashion find – so far!”
Why secondhand phones make sense
Earlier this year I finally upgraded my phone, after having the same iPhone for 5 or maybe even 6 years. I chose a refurbished phone from the network giffgaff. Why choose secondhand when I could have got a brand new phone? Two reasons. First, I saved over £600 without compromising on my phone’s performance. Second,Continue reading “Why secondhand phones make sense”
Is this the end for fast fashion?
Is fast fashion over? It seems that consumers are beginning to turn their backs on brands that trash the planet and exploit workers. Several of the worst offenders from an environmental and social perspective — ‘ultra-fast’ fashion brands that operate exclusively online — are struggling with declining sales. Some have gone bankrupt. Intuitively this seems allied to consumers’ growingContinue reading “Is this the end for fast fashion?”
A thrifter’s guide to Leamington Spa
This month I’ve cast the thrifting net a little further by visiting the Warwickshire Spa Town of Royal Leamington Spa. The town is noted for its beautiful Georgian architecture: I visited on a winter’s day and got caught in a hail storm: Leamington Spa is a prosperous town – type its name into Google andContinue reading “A thrifter’s guide to Leamington Spa”
Style stalker
At a recent brunch, a friend was wearing a forest green pleather skirt. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to shamelessly rip off my friend by buying the very same skirt myself. Luckily she revealed she’d bought it in Zara and that it was two years old, adding that “it mightContinue reading “Style stalker”
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